New York legislation · 2025-2026 General Assembly
New York K1447: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 1, 2026, as Police Dog Day in the State of New York
Status: Passed both chambers, May 27, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, May 22, 2026:
Assembly Resolution No. 1447 BY: M. of A. Rules (Gandolfo) MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 1, 2026, as Police Dog Day in the State of New York WHEREAS, The quality and sanctity of community life are cherished values, worthy of safeguarding, and this Legislative Body is moved to honor those canines who serve to preserve and protect such values, lauding particularly their unwavering courage and dedication in the daily performance of their duties; and WHEREAS, It is appropriate to recognize and commend such outstanding police dog officers for their valued contributions to the community; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 1, 2026, as Police Dog Day in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Police Dog Day; and WHEREAS, Working dogs whose job it is to help law enforcement protect the public are among the most important canines in our society; and WHEREAS, Scientists are not sure if dogs were originally domesticated for their guarding abilities, it could have been their hunting skills instead, but whatever the reason, it did not take long for ancient humans to start relying on the dog's fierce instinct for protection; and WHEREAS, The ancient Romans were one of the first cultures to use dogs for security; a …
Sponsors
- Jarett Gandolfo (R, 7) · primary sponsor
- Joseph Angelino (R, 121)
- Andrea Bailey (R, 133)
- Anil Beephan (R, 105)
- Kenneth Blankenbush (R, 117)
- Karl Brabenec (R, 98)
- Brown, Eric (R, 20)
- Brown, Keith (R, 12)
- Marianne Buttenschon (D, 119)
- Patrick Chludzinski (R, 143)
- Joseph DeStefano (R, 3)
- Michael Fitzpatrick (R, 8)
Latest actions
- : ADOPTED
- : REFERRED TO CALENDAR
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative
Common questions
- What is K1447?
- K1447 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim September 1, 2026, as Police Dog Day in the State of New York.
- What is the status of K1447?
- Passed both chambers as of May 27, 2026. Latest action: ADOPTED (May 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored K1447?
- Jarett Gandolfo (R, 7), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for K1447?
- On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K1447
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